This bill amends the composition and appointment process of the Kansas State Fair Board. It introduces legislative leadership as appointing authorities for members from the general public, specifically designating the speaker and majority and minority leaders of both the House and Senate to appoint members. Additionally, it mandates that at least one member appointed from the general public must be a resident of Reno County. The previous requirement for the governor to appoint seven members from the general public, with specific representation from various extension areas, has been replaced with a structure that includes appointments from legislative leaders.

The bill also outlines the terms of the appointed members, with initial terms varying from one to three years depending on the appointing authority, after which all members will serve three-year terms. Furthermore, it authorizes the Kansas State Fair Board to establish a nonprofit corporation to facilitate fundraising and receive donations for the fair. The existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 74-520a is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 74-520a
As introduced: 74-520a